Premium Residency

Premium Residency Types in Saudi Arabia

Seven official Premium Residency pathways designed for different profiles — from exceptional talents and gifted individuals to investors, entrepreneurs, and real estate owners.

Official Source: Premium Residency Center

General Requirements for All Applicants

Valid passport

Proof of financial solvency

Clean criminal record

Recent medical report confirming freedom from infectious diseases

Applicant must have legal residency status if applying from within Saudi Arabia

Submission of required documents and data, authenticated when necessary

Final approval is subject to evaluation by the Premium Residency Center and relevant authorities

Seven Pathways

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Special Talent Residency

إقامة كفاءة استثنائية

Designed for healthcare and scientific professionals, researchers, and senior executives with high-level expertise.

Healthcare & Scientific ProfessionalsResearchersSenior Executives

Temporary — Renewable

Gifted Residency

إقامة موهبة

For individuals with exceptional talents and distinguished achievements in sports, culture, arts, and priority fields.

Distinguished AthletesArtists & CreativesCultural Achievers

Temporary — Renewable

Investor Residency

إقامة مستثمر أعمال

For investors seeking to inject real capital into the Saudi economy and create employment opportunities.

Foreign InvestorsLarge-Scale Project Owners

Temporary — Renewable

Entrepreneur Residency

إقامة رائد أعمال

For entrepreneurs who have secured funding from accredited investment entities with promising ventures.

Funded EntrepreneursStartup Founders

Temporary — Renewable

Real Estate Owner Residency

إقامة مالك عقار

For real estate owners within the Kingdom with a total property value of at least SAR 4 million.

Real Estate Owners in Saudi ArabiaHolders of Residential Usufruct Rights

Tied to Ownership

Limited Duration Residency

إقامة محددة المدة

A flexible residency from one to five years, renewable, suitable for those who wish to reside without investment conditions.

Those Seeking Flexible ResidencyCurrent Residents in Saudi Arabia

1–5 Years — Renewable

Unlimited Duration Residency

إقامة غير محددة المدة

Permanent residency with a one-time fee, providing the highest level of stability and long-term benefits.

Those Seeking Permanent StabilityLong-Term Investors

Permanent — Unlimited

Comprehensive Eligibility Test

اختبار الأهلية

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Comparison

Quick Comparison of the Seven Products

Type	Target Profile	Key Requirements	Duration
Special Talent Residency إقامة كفاءة استثنائية	Healthcare & Scientific Professionals	Employment contract with an accredited or priority entity	Temporary — Renewable
Gifted Residency إقامة موهبة	Distinguished Athletes	Nomination or recommendation from a competent authority	Temporary — Renewable
Investor Residency إقامة مستثمر أعمال	Foreign Investors	Valid investment license from the Ministry of Investment	Temporary — Renewable
Entrepreneur Residency إقامة رائد أعمال	Funded Entrepreneurs	Category 1: Funding of at least SAR 400,000 from an accredited investment entity with a stake of at least 20%	Temporary — Renewable
Real Estate Owner Residency إقامة مالك عقار	Real Estate Owners in Saudi Arabia	Ownership of one or more properties in Saudi Arabia, or usufruct rights over a residential property	Tied to Ownership
Limited Duration Residency إقامة محددة المدة	Those Seeking Flexible Residency	Meeting the general Premium Residency requirements	1–5 Years — Renewable
Unlimited Duration Residency إقامة غير محددة المدة	Those Seeking Permanent Stability	Meeting the general Premium Residency requirements	Permanent — Unlimited

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The information provided is for reference purposes and may change in accordance with regulations and guidelines. Application acceptance is subject to evaluation and approval by the Premium Residency Center and relevant authorities. Please verify the latest requirements before submitting your application. Official Source: Premium Residency Center